Queen Elizabeth II Academy
For Leadership in International Affairs
Information Pack 2016/17
Academy Fellowships
at Chatham House
In partnership with the Asfari Foundation
Deadline for applications: 17.00 BST, Tuesday 31 May 2016
www.chathamhouse.org
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Contents
Overview ..................................................................................................................... 3
Chatham House .......................................................................................................... 5
Asfari Foundation....................................................................................................... 6
Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs ...................... 7
Leadership Programme…………………………………………………………………………………..8
Academy Fellowships ................................................................................................. 10
Academy Senior Fellowships ..................................................................................... 12
Research Proposal and Topics ................................................................................... 14
Beyond the Fellowships.............................................................................................. 18
Remuneration, Visas and Conditions ........................................................................ 19
Selection Process ........................................................................................................ 20
How to Apply .............................................................................................................. 21
Contact Details ........................................................................................................... 22
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Overview
Chatham House is pleased to invite applicants for fellowships in the Queen Elizabeth
II Academy for Leadership in International Affairs at Chatham House, a joint
initiative of Chatham House and the Asfari Foundation.
The purpose of the Academy fellowships is to offer fellows the opportunity to write,
speak at events, expand their personal networks, and further develop innovative
responses to the most pressing national and international challenges facing their
region.
The fellowships will be open to individuals who are citizens of Iraq, Jordan,
Lebanon, Palestine or Syria, and displaced citizens or refugees of these countries
living elsewhere in the Middle East. Candidates should be engaged in or working
with civil society in these countries, whether they come from academia, NGOs,
business, government departments, or the media.
The fellows will have the opportunity to focus in depth on a personal project in a key
research area (see ‘Research Proposals and Topics’ for more details).
Chatham House will provide a dynamic base within which the fellows can pursue
their own research interests; further develop their personal interaction,
communication, and leadership skills; extend their global networks; and deepen their
expertise by participating in the institute’s research and activities. This experience
will inform the fellows’ contributions to improved regional and national decisionmaking on issues of current and future relevance.
Two levels of fellowship are available:
1. Academy fellowships
Academy fellowships are open to individuals at the mid-stage of their career.
Fellows will be offered a comprehensive 12-month programme of activities at the
institute and will primarily work on a personal research project that may result in
a Chatham House publication. This new generation of emerging leaders will
bring fresh insights to debates on critical issues for their region, while gaining a
comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities of a
competitive yet interdependent world.
2. Academy senior fellowships
Academy senior fellowships are open to individuals at a more advanced stage in
their career. These fellowships last for six months and provide an opportunity for
established thought leaders to work on a research project of their own design,
that may result in a Chatham House publication. Senior fellows also have the
opportunity to bring their particular expertise and perspective to UK and
Western policy and public debates, and to contribute to the life of Chatham
House more generally.
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One Academy fellowship and two Academy senior fellowships are
available for 2016/17.
The fellows will be hosted by and based in one of Chatham House’s research
departments. In each case, the fellows will bring a civil society perspective to
challenges facing the Arab world, either directly within the Middle East and North
Africa Programme or within another research department or programme
(International Law Programme or the International Security Department).
The deadline for applications is 17.00 BST, Tuesday 31 May 2016.
The first fellowship and senior fellowship will begin in September 2016.
The second fellowship will begin in February 2017.
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Chatham House
Chatham House, also known as the Royal Institute of International Affairs, was
founded in 1920. The institute’s mission is to be a world-leading source of
independent analysis, informed debate and influential ideas on how to build a
prosperous and secure world for all. It consistently ranks highly in the University of
Pennsylvania’s annual Global Go To Think Tank Index, where it has been assessed by
its peers as the No. 1 think tank outside the US for seven consecutive years and No. 2
worldwide for the past four years.
The institute undertakes independent and rigorous analysis with the aim of setting the
agenda and shaping policy by encouraging new ideas and forward thinking in
international affairs. Chatham House research is structured around four departments:
Area Studies and International Law; Energy, Environment and Resources;
International Economics; and International Security.
The institute holds over 450 events per year, including major conferences, workshops,
seminars and briefings. Many of these events take place under the Chatham House
Rule, to allow expert discussion among policy stakeholders. Chatham House experts
also offer special briefings in the UK parliament, and give evidence to government
officials and legislators in capitals around the world, including Beijing, Brussels, Delhi,
Istanbul, London and Washington, DC.
Many Chatham House projects culminate in publications, including reports, briefings
and journal articles. International Affairs is Chatham House’s scholarly journal and
the institute also publishes a bi-monthly magazine, The World Today. The Chatham
House website, which offers access to all the institute’s reports, papers and event
transcripts, received over 2 million individual visits last year, while the institute’s
media profile is the highest of all UK-based policy institutes, with over 3,600
mentions, interviews and features in major national and international news outlets
during 2015.
For more information, please visit: www.chathamhouse.org.
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Asfari Foundation
The Asfari Foundation works in the UK, Syria, Lebanon and Palestine. We select
partners that share our mission and values.
Together we implement three
programmes which are explained below.
Youth Empowerment Programme
Giving talented and motivated but disadvantaged young people the opportunity to
acquire the skills and knowledge to help develop their societies.
The Foundation seeks to empower young people through partners that:
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provide postgraduate opportunities for Arab students in the UK;
improve access to education for young people in the Arab world;
help disadvantaged young people in our target countries into work.
Civil Society Programme
Supporting civil society practitioners and partner organisations to develop resilient
and vibrant civil societies in the Foundation’s target countries.
The Foundation aims to achieve this through projects that:
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encourage the development and transfer of knowledge and skills in individuals
and organisations;
promote research and reporting on civil society issues, particularly by young
Arab writers;
facilitate networking and the exchange of ideas.
Relief Programme
Supporting humanitarian action to alleviate the trauma and loss inflicted by manmade and natural emergencies in our target countries.
In 2015 the Relief Programme focussed on:
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Continued relief support to Syrians in need;
Further support to new Syrian civil society organisations;
Educational projects for young Syrian refugees;
Initiatives that ensure better coordination, and research and awareness raising
about the situation in Syria in general, and the needs of young Syrians and
Syrian organisations in particular;
Seed funding for fundraising efforts for Syria in the UK.
For more information, please visit: www.asfarifoundation.org.uk
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Queen Elizabeth II Academy
for Leadership in International Affairs
at Chatham House
Chatham House officially launched the Queen Elizabeth II Academy for Leadership
in International Affairs in 2014. The Academy offers potential and established
leaders from around the world the opportunity to spend up to 12 months as Academy
fellows or senior fellows at Chatham House. Fellows of the Academy will develop
their thinking on the most pressing national and international challenges facing their
countries and regions and work together to craft credible, innovative responses.
Based in the unique and neutral venue of Chatham House, the Academy will build on
the institute’s international reputation for independent thinking, cutting-edge
research and informed debate. And it will take advantage of Chatham House’s
location in the heart of London, one of the world’s most vibrant and global cities.
Nurturing a new generation of leaders
Established in 1920, the institute is approaching its centenary at a critical juncture in
international affairs. The balance of economic and political power is shifting between
the world’s established and emerging powers. There are deepening levels of
competition and continued threats to international prosperity and security. At the
same time, government and societies are seeking to take advantage of globalization
and technological advances while managing their increasing levels of
interdependence.
There is an urgent need to help current and future generations to understand the
nature of these challenges and opportunities, the scope for national and institutional
responses, and the differing approaches that individual governments and societies
bring to them. Informed and enlightened statecraft and leadership will be essential
in order to develop the national and international cooperation necessary to make
progress in an interdependent but competitive world.
Fellows of the Queen Elizabeth II Academy will undertake a personal research
project, under the guidance of a Chatham House expert; receive mentoring and
coaching as part of a unique leadership programme; and participate in the activities
of one of the institute’s research departments. Through their time with the institute,
fellows will also bring fresh, diverse voices from around the world into the institute’s
research and convening.
Fellows will be drawn from government and the broader policy community, the
private sector and civil society. Over time, the Academy alumni will constitute an
expanding cadre of decision-makers capable of working together to find solutions to
complex policy problems and seize opportunities for future international
cooperation.
For more information, please visit: www.chathamhouse.org/academy.
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The Leadership Programme
The Leadership Programme is a key part of the Academy fellowships and Academy
fellows with the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills, network and selfawareness which they can then draw upon in their future careers as effective leaders in
their field. The programme encompasses the following components.
Intensive induction week
The Academy fellowships begin with an intensive five-day induction week at Chatham
House. The induction sets out the Academy’s expectations of fellows, gives insights
into the work and structure of Chatham House, and serves as an introduction to
conducting and writing research for policy-makers. The new Academy fellows also
become familiarized with the elements of the fellowships and the Leadership
Programme, meet their host research programme, have their first personal
development coaching session and get the opportunity to network with peers from
other UK-based fellowships.
Weekly discussion seminars
Academy fellows participate in weekly discussion seminars with leading practitioners
from Chatham House and external experts from the public, corporate, media and nonprofit sectors. Over the course of a fellowship, these sessions highlight the principal
substantive and skills-based areas the Academy believes vital for informed and
effective international leadership. These sessions are extremely participatory. Fellows
are provided with background readings and are expected to contribute to and learn
from one another’s experience in these seminars.
Global Introductions
The Global Introductions series gives fellows the opportunity to see and compare how
different institutions perceive and respond to today’s major global issues and what
they see as future challenges. These half-day visits take place approximately every two
months and allow fellows to meet with leaders and senior decision-makers from a
variety of sectors. Global Introductions are integrated with the weekly discussion
seminar series and give fellows insights into real-world policy-making. Previous visits
have included the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Department for International
Development, Standard Chartered, and Thomson Reuters.
Leadership workshops
Every two months fellows participate in half-day workshops focusing on specific
aspects of leadership. These give fellows the opportunity to understand better their
own leadership qualities and equip them with the self-awareness and skills needed to
become more effective leaders. Previous topics have included ‘Leadership in a new
role’, ‘Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship’ and ‘Communicating as an
emotionally intelligent leader’.
Project presentations
At least twice in their fellowship Academy fellows present updates on their research
projects in a seminar format to their fellowship cohort. Fellows and Chatham House
researchers from a variety of research areas use these seminars to provide presenters
with feedback, advice and support. The sessions help develop fellows’ presentation
skills, provide a valuable forum for peer-review and help fellows to think about and
analyse issues outside their own area of expertise.
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Personal development coaching
Fellows join the Academy seeking to grow their self-awareness as well as their skills
and knowledge. Through monthly one-on-one sessions with a dedicated coach, fellows
set personal development objectives which they work to meet during their fellowship
and beyond. These tailored coaching sessions are confidential and give fellows the
time and tools to help improve their effectiveness and impact as current or future
leaders.
Media training
Media training is provided for all fellows by practicing professionals from broadcasters
such as the BBC. Fellows learn how to interview effectively on television and radio,
culminating in a mock interview from which they receive feedback on their
presentation style and any areas of improvement.
‘Leaders Who Lunch’
Academy fellows will have priority in participating in the ‘Leaders Who Lunch’ series
giving them the opportunity to discuss leadership experiences and lessons in an
informal setting with acknowledged leaders from government, business, media and
the non-profit sectors. Fellows can use these sessions to explore different career
avenues and trajectories, gain from current leaders’ personal insights and discuss with
them successes and challenges they have faced.
Career mentors
The Academy gives fellows the option to have an external career mentor during their
fellowship. Mentors are independent of the Academy and Chatham House and are
picked individually for each fellow based on their career objectives. Through
approximately bi-monthly informal meetings fellows can discuss future opportunities
and challenges, assess career decisions from new angles, and explore what paths their
career could take.
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Academy Fellowships
Purpose
The Academy fellowships, supported by the Asfari Foundation, will provide an
opportunity for emerging leaders to develop their skills and knowledge, publish,
speak at events, expand their personal networks, and further develop an
understanding of critical issues in international affairs, which will enable them to
contribute to positive change in their home countries and broader region.
Candidate background
Academy fellowship candidates will be at the mid-stage of their career engaged in or
working with civil society, whether they come from academia, NGOs, business,
government departments, or the media. They should possess knowledge of, and an
interest in, one of the policy-related challenges laid out in the research topics in
‘Research Proposal and Topics.’
Expected outputs and activities
Academy fellows will spend the majority of their time working on a personal research
project. They will have the opportunity to conduct research from Chatham House,
including consultations with experts within the institute’s extensive network. He or
she will also be able to travel to undertake field research and interviews, if this is a
necessary aspect of the research project.
The project will be supervised by a senior Chatham House researcher through regular
face-to-face contact. Fellows will also be supported in basic administrative or logistical
tasks, such as travel arrangements for external meetings or organizing workshops at
Chatham House.
It is expected that the output from the research project will result in a formal Chatham
House publication. Chatham House will provide full support for dissemination and
promotion of the publication. Academy fellows will also take part in the Academy’s
Leadership Programme. Depending on fellows’ past experience and areas of expertise,
they will also be able to observe and participate in the wider activities of Chatham
House.
It is intended that the fellowships will provide a platform upon which participants will
work to strengthen civil society in their area of expertise.
Funds will also be available for the fellow to conduct a research trip to the region
associated with the project.
Timeline
Academy fellowships will begin in September 2016 and conclude in September 2017.
Candidates must be available to be based at Chatham House in London for the full 12month duration of the fellowship.
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Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for a Chatham House Academy Fellowship, candidates must:
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Be a citizen of Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine or Syria, or a displaced
citizen or refugee of one of these countries living elsewhere in the Middle East
region;
Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with an international focus; Master’s
degree preferred;
Have at least 5 years of relevant work experience and demonstrate evidence of
achievements;
Have excellent English writing and presentation skills;
Have a clearly defined area of research or policy interest which falls under one
of the research topics outlined below (see ‘Research Proposal and Topics’); and
Be motivated to undertake the fellowship and to contribute to the candidate’s
home country or region, as demonstrated through the application.
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Academy Senior Fellowships
Purpose
The Academy senior fellowships, funded by the Asfari Foundation, will provide an
opportunity for established civil society leaders to publish, speak at events, expand
their personal networks, and further develop an understanding of critical issues in
international affairs, enabling them to make significant contributions to positive
change in their home countries and the broader region.
Candidate background
Academy senior fellowship candidates will be at a more advanced stage of their
career engaged in or working with civil society, whether they come from academia,
NGOs, business, government departments, or the media. They should possess
knowledge of, and an interest in, one of the policy-related challenges laid out in the
research topics in ‘Research Proposal and Topics.’
Expected outputs and activities
Academy senior fellows will spend the majority of their time working on a personal
research project. They will have the opportunity to conduct research from Chatham
House, including consultations with experts within the institute’s extensive network.
He or she will also be able to travel to undertake field research and interviews, if this is
a necessary aspect of the research project.
The project will be supervised by a senior Chatham House researcher through regular
face-to-face contact. Fellows will also be supported in basic administrative or logistical
tasks, such as travel arrangements for external meetings or organizing workshops at
Chatham House.
It is expected that the output from the research project will result in a formal Chatham
House publication. Chatham House will provide full support for dissemination and
promotion of the publication. Academy fellows will also take part in the Academy’s
Leadership Programme. Depending on fellows’ past experience and areas of expertise,
they will also be able to observe and participate in the wider activities of Chatham
House.
It is intended that the fellowships will provide a platform upon which participants will
work to strengthen civil society in their area of expertise.
If required, funds are also available for a senior fellow to conduct fieldwork to the
region associated with the project.
Timeline
There are two Academy senior fellowships, each of which will last for six months,
commencing in either:
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September 2016 and concluding in March 2017; or,
February 2017 and concluding in August 2017.
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Candidates should indicate on the application form if they have a
preference for either period.
Candidates must be available to be based at Chatham House in London for the full six
month duration of the fellowship.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for an Academy senior fellowship, candidates must:
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Be a citizen of Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine or Syria, or a displaced
citizen or refugee of one of these countries living elsewhere in the Middle East
region;
Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with an international focus; Master’s
degree preferred;
Have at least 10 years of relevant work or academic experience and a strong
record of achievements;
Have a clearly defined area of research or policy interest which falls under one
of the research topics outlined below (see ‘Research Proposal and Topics’); and
Be motivated to undertake the fellowship and to contribute to the candidate’s
home country or region, as demonstrated through the application.
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Research Proposal and Topics
Applicants’ research proposals should outline the topic to be investigated, the likely
methodology, the project’s importance and its policy relevance. Proposals should also
describe any necessary fieldwork and provide a timeline of activities, to indicate how
the proposed work would be completed during the fellowship.
Academy fellows and senior fellows will sit within one of three research teams at
Chatham House: the International Law Programme, the Middle East and North Africa
Programme or the International Security Department.
There are six possible research topics for the 2016 call for applications. The
parameters for the research topics have been designed in broad terms to allow
applicants to devise a project that appeals to their own research interests. Applicants
may propose a research project that fits within any of the six topics outlined below
(pages 13-16).
Candidates should indicate their chosen research topic on the application form.
For information on what makes a good application, please visit our webpage on How
To Apply: www.chathamhouse.org/academy/how-to-apply.
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Research Topic Hosted by the
International Law Programme
Research topic: Law and War: promoting respect and improving
compliance
Violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law,
including the deliberate targeting of civilians, schools, hospitals and other civilian
infrastructure, the use of sexual violence as a weapon and destruction of cultural
heritage, are widespread in armed conflicts taking place in the Middle East region.
What can be done to improve compliance with these rules of international law?
Research proposals may take either a broad approach to this question or be focused on
specific types of violation or particular kinds of actors.
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About the International Law Programme
The International Law Programme conducts policy-oriented research on critical issues
of public international law. The programme has grown out of the International Law
Discussion Group which regularly brings together lawyers, policy-makers, academics,
the business community and civil society to discuss international legal issues and their
practical application to current problems in international relations.
The programme was launched in 2004 with the establishment of the International
Law Discussion Group which continues to meet regularly. Through its convening
activities the programme is able to contribute significantly to the understanding of
public international law issues amongst the various sectors involved in policy-making
in international relations. On occasion, the programme brings together smaller
meetings of experts to work on clarification of the law; for example, in the elaboration
of the 2005 Chatham House Principles of International Law on the Use of Force which
provide practical guidance on this fundamental, but increasingly controversial, area of
public international law.
The programme’s focus is on emerging issues in international human rights law,
international humanitarian law, international criminal law and international refugee
law. However, drawing on the expertise of our associate fellows and our wide network
of contacts in the legal, academic and policy world, our work covers a much broader
range of topics, such as international sanctions regimes and the regulation of natural
resources.
For more information: www.chathamhouse.org/about/structure/international-lawprogramme/about.
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Research Topics Hosted by the
International Security Department
Research Topic: Cultural Property Protection and its role in conflict
The destruction and degradation of important cultural, historical and religious sites
have played an increasingly important component of recent conflicts. How has this
affected the response (nationally, regionally and internationally) to conflict? How can
countries better protect cultural sites?
Research Topic: Internet governance in the Middle East
Encompassing issues such as privacy and surveillance, cyber-crime, Internet access
and human rights, Internet governance is a topic that is dominating discussions
throughout the world. Research may consider the specific challenges of some of these
topics in the Middle East and the broader implications that they have.
Research Topic: The delivery of humanitarian aid in areas occupied by
non-state armed groups
Whilst the need for humanitarian aid continues and grows, the specific challenge of
meeting the humanitarian needs of people affected by conflict in areas controlled by
non-state armed groups (NSAGs) is also increasing in complexity. A wide range of
factors determine states’ policies and actions, such as: political, military and
counterterrorism objectives; the number, character and behaviour of NSAGs; security
and socio-economic conditions; the relative financial importance of aid; and public
opinion, local or international, with regard to humanitarian suffering and need. What
action can states take to assist in the delivery of humanitarian aid? What action can
humanitarian organizations take to assist in the delivery of humanitarian aid?
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About the International Security Department
International Security research at Chatham House has a long-established reputation
for high quality and policy relevant insight and analysis on a wide range of critical
defence and security issues.
With increasing awareness among policy-makers, practitioners, academics, and the
wider public about the diverse threats and challenges faced in the field of international
security, the objective of the department’s research is to provide high quality,
intellectually coherent, and policy relevant insight and analysis on international
security issues.
This research area aims to be accessible to both the public and private sectors.
Through publications, events and engagement, the department covers a wide range of
international security-related topics and draws on the experience and expertise of a
number of associate fellows who are based around the world.
For more information:
www.chathamhouse.org/about/structure/international-security-department.
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Research Topics Hosted by the
Middle East and North Africa Programme
Research Topic: Youth Participation in Palestine
To what extent do young Palestinians have ownership of the peace process initiated by
older generations, decades ago? Do grass-roots, youth-led groups offer alternative
perspectives of the current conflict stalemate and what a peace process and political
solution should offer all communities? How do young people participate in different
types of formal and informal political activism in Palestine? This fellowship will focus
on understanding the variety of youth civil society and conflict-resolution initiatives
on-the-ground in Palestine and will feed into the MENA Programme’s ongoing work
on Israel/Palestine and youth participation across the MENA region.
Research Topic: Reconstruction and State-Building in Iraq
What role can non-state actors across the civil society spectrum, including youth
movements, play in reconstruction and state-building in Iraq? What lessons
could/should be drawn from the role of civil society in other state-building initiatives
across the globe? To what extent has the liberal-peace project succeeded or failed in
Iraq and to that end, what forms of ‘hybrid’ state-building/‘hybrid political order’
should be considered that are more suitable to the context. This fellowship will focus
on producing policy recommendations and will feed into the MENA Programme’s
ongoing work on Syria and its neighbours.
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About the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Programme
The MENA Programme’s research is organized around three broad themes. Its work
on Political Economies in Transition explores the effect of political change on MENA
economies. Challenges to Power Structures looks at how emerging actors are seeking
to contest and reconfigure power relations within, between and beyond states, with a
focus on the inclusion of youth voices. Changing power relations, including new
notions of centre–periphery and non-state relations, are also explored in the stream of
work on New International Relations, which examines the shifting role of Middle
Eastern powers in the international system.
Current specific research areas include future trends in the Gulf states, the regional
impact of the conflict in Syria, and EU relations with North Africa. Country-specific
work is currently focused on Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel-Palestine, Libya, Syria, Tunisia,
Turkey’s regional role and Yemen.
For more information: www.chathamhouse.org/about/structure/mena-programme.
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Beyond the Fellowships
The Academy will maintain close contact with fellows after the completion of their
fellowship. It is hoped that the fellow will develop his or her career in a related field
and contribute to the understanding and practice of international affairs in years to
come. Finally, it is hoped that fellows will continue to remain involved with the
institute.
Academy Associate status
On completion of the fellowship, Chatham House may offer the opportunity for
Academy fellows and Academy senior fellows to hold Academy Associate status, in
order to provide an affiliation with Chatham House and to reflect their ongoing
connection and contributions to the institute. However, such status will only be given
to fellows who have performed to a high level and satisfactorily completed the full
range of requirements of the fellowships during their time at Chatham House.
The Academy Associate status will last for up to two years after the completion of a
fellowship and will become active upon the publication of their research. This status
will provide individuals with recognition of their contribution to the work of Chatham
House and the opportunity to participate in the institute’s research and other
activities.
Chatham House individual membership
Each fellow will receive complimentary individual membership of Chatham House
for five years following the completion of the fellowship. For more details of the
benefits of Chatham House membership, please visit the website at:
www.chathamhouse.org/become-member/individual-membership.
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Remuneration, Visas and Conditions
Remuneration and accommodation
Chatham House will provide a monthly stipend of approximately £2,000 for
Academy fellows and approximately £3,000 for Academy senior fellows for the
duration of the fellowship (this is intended to cover costs such as accommodation,
food, travel in London etc.).
To assist fellows in relocating from their home country to London for the term of the
fellowship, the institute will cover one, economy class return trip to the UK and
accommodation in a hotel on arrival (if required). The Academy will also provide a
small budget for fieldwork and research-related travel during the fellowship.
Chatham House will provide assistance but fellows will be responsible for securing
accommodation, health insurance, and making the necessary banking arrangements.
Visa details
Chatham House will issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates to
apply for a Temporary Worker visa under Tier 5 of the UK points-based system. This
visa category:
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Does not include sponsorship of any dependants (spouses, children or other
family members);
Does not permit fellows to stay in the UK beyond the duration of their
Fellowship;
Does not permit fellows access to public funds while in the UK;
Does not permit fellows to undertake employment in the UK in addition to
this fellowship.
The fellowships will be awarded regardless of candidates’ existing financial
circumstances. Candidates will not be required to show a level of savings or bank
statements when applying for their visa. Chatham House will where necessary
confirm to the UK Border Agency that fellows will have sufficient maintenance for
the duration of the fellowship.
Chatham House will provide successful candidates with support and guidance during
the visa application process.
Conditions of the fellowships
Successful applicants will be asked to sign a Fellowship Agreement before the
fellowship begins, which will outline the terms and conditions of the fellowship, and
any procedures for early conclusion of the fellowship.
Participation in the Academy fellowship will not lead to an offer of any kind of
employment at Chatham House.
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Selection Process
Three fellowships will be awarded in 2016/17: one Academy fellowship and two
Academy senior fellowships.
Applications will be assessed according to the following criteria:
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Nationality eligibility requirements;
Demonstrate an interest and commitment to completing the leadership
programme and contributing to it;
The relevance and clarity of the proposed research project, as demonstrated
through the project proposal;
Relevant background experience, as demonstrated through the
curriculum vitae;
Sufficient English-language ability, as demonstrated through submitted
writing samples; and
Motivation for undertaking the fellowship and for contributing to the
candidate’s home country or region, as demonstrated through the
application.
Following a review of applications, shortlisted candidates will be asked to participate
in an interview via Skype. The interview committee will be drawn from Chatham
House senior management, external advisers and the Asfari Foundation.
Interviews will take place in late June 2016 and candidates will be informed of the
outcome within three weeks of the interviews.
The decision of the interview committee is final and no appeals will be permitted. All
candidates will be informed of the outcome of their applications by email.
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How to Apply
Candidates must do the following:
1. Download and complete the application form (available on the Chatham House
website);
2. Email the application form, together with one published writing sample of no
more than 10 pages in English (or an English translation of their own work) to
asfarifellowships@chathamhouse.org.
The research proposal should outline the topic to be investigated and the likely
methodology, and must explain the project’s importance and policy relevance. It should
also describe any necessary fieldwork, provide a timeline of activities, and indicate how
the proposed work would be completed during the fellowship.
The application should outline why the fellowship will be useful to your career goals and
how you will draw on the experience to strengthen civil society in your region and/or
professional field.
All files should be sent in PDF format to
asfarifellowships@chathamhouse.org.
All documents must be submitted in English.
The application deadline is 17:00 BST Tuesday 31 May 2016.
Incomplete or late applications, and applications which do not adhere to the criteria
outlined above, will not be considered.
For further information on how to apply, please visit:
www.chathamhouse.org/academy/how-to-apply.
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Contact Details
For more information on the Academy and current fellowship opportunities, and to
refer to a series of Frequently Asked Questions, please go to the Academy website:
www.chathamhouse.org/academy/fellowships.
Should you have any further questions, please contact the Academy team:
Queen Elizabeth II Academy
for Leadership in International Affairs
Chatham House
10 St James’s Square
London
SW1Y 4LE
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7389 3272
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7957 5710
Email: asfarifellowships@chathamhouse.org
For more information on Chatham House, please visit www.chathamhouse.org.